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The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
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Deleting the MAD2L1 gene is tolerated in certain mouse cancer models.
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June 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Humans have ancient DNA from Neanderthals and other lineages in their chromosomes, affecting traits and evolution.
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